{"id":731198,"date":"2024-08-29T16:49:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=731198"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:19:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T08:49:59","slug":"731198-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/","title":{"rendered":"Cone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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title=\"Introduction to Cone\">Introduction to Cone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Definition_of_a_Cone\" title=\"Definition of a Cone\">Definition of a Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Properties_of_a_Cone\" title=\"Properties of a Cone\">Properties of a Cone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Formulas_of_Cone\" title=\"Formulas of Cone\">Formulas of Cone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Slant_Height\" title=\"Slant Height\">Slant Height<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Curved_Surface_Area\" title=\"Curved Surface Area\">Curved Surface Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Total_Surface_Area\" title=\"Total Surface Area\">Total Surface Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Volume\" title=\"Volume\">Volume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Types_of_Cones\" title=\"Types of Cones\">Types of Cones<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Right_Circular_Cone\" title=\"Right Circular Cone\">Right Circular Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Oblique_Cone\" title=\"Oblique Cone\">Oblique Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Frustum_of_a_Cone\" title=\"Frustum of a Cone\">Frustum of a Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Characteristics_of_a_Frustum_of_a_Cone\" title=\"Characteristics of a Frustum of a Cone\">Characteristics of a Frustum of a Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Solved_Examples_of_Cone\" title=\"Solved Examples of Cone\">Solved Examples of Cone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Practice_Questions_of_Cone\" title=\"Practice Questions of Cone\">Practice Questions of Cone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#FAQs_on_Cone\" title=\"FAQs on Cone\">FAQs on Cone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#What_is_a_Cone\" title=\"What is a Cone?\">What is a Cone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#How_Many_Faces_Edges_and_Vertices_Does_a_Cone_Have\" title=\"How Many Faces, Edges, and Vertices Does a Cone Have?\">How Many Faces, Edges, and Vertices Does a Cone Have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#What_is_the_Slant_Height_of_a_Cone\" title=\"What is the Slant Height of a Cone?\">What is the Slant Height of a Cone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Is_a_cone_a_pyramid\" title=\"Is a cone a pyramid?\">Is a cone a pyramid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/cone\/#Do_cones_have_faces\" title=\"Do cones have faces?\">Do cones have faces?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Cone\"><\/span>Introduction to Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>cone<\/strong> is a <strong>three-dimensional<\/strong> geometric shape that becomes narrow towards the top starting with a flat circular base. The narrow top point is often called the apex or vertex. A cone is a type of pyramid with a circular cross-section. Because of this, it\u2019s often referred to as a <strong>circular cone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This article will discuss the shape of a cone, its properties and its definition in detail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_a_Cone\"><\/span>Definition of a Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A cone is formed by connecting a common point, known as the apex or <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/maths\/faces-edges-and-vertices\/\"><strong>vertex<\/strong><\/a>, to all the points on a circular base. The base does not include the apex. The height of the cone is the straight-line distance from the apex to the base. The circular base has a radius, and the slant height is the distance from the apex to any point on the edge of the base.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-731203 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone.png\" alt=\"cone\" width=\"396\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone.png 396w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-150x145.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using these dimensions, you can calculate the cone\u2019s surface area and volume. The key measurements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Height: <\/b>The height of a cone is the perpendicular distance from the apex to the centre of the base.<\/li>\n<li><b>Radius<\/b>: The radius of the base of the cone is the distance from the centre of the base to any point on its edge.<\/li>\n<li><b>Slant Height<\/b>: The slant height is the distance from the apex to any point on the circumference of the base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Foundation CBSE 9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/online-courses-cbse-class-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><button>Enroll in Class 9 CBSE Foundation Classes<\/button><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_a_Cone\"><\/span>Properties of a Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A cone is a three-dimensional shape featuring a curved surface and a circular base. Here are some key properties that define a cone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cone has a base that is always circular.<\/li>\n<li>A cone has one curved face, one apex (vertex), and no edges.<\/li>\n<li>The slant height is the distance from the apex to any point on the edge of the base.<\/li>\n<li>A cone with its apex directly above the centre of its circular base is called a right circular cone.<\/li>\n<li>A cone where the apex is not directly above the base is known as an oblique cone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formulas_of_Cone\"><\/span>Formulas of Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three most important formulas related to cones:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>slant height<\/li>\n<li>surface area<\/li>\n<li>volume<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-731202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-formula.png\" alt=\"cone formula\" width=\"470\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-formula.png 470w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-formula-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cone-formula-150x95.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slant_Height\"><\/span>Slant Height<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The slant height of a cone can be found using the Pythagorean theorem. If r is the radius of the base and h is the height of the cone, then the slant height l is given by:<\/p>\n<p>l = \u221ar<sup>2<\/sup> + h<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curved_Surface_Area\"><\/span>Curved Surface Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The curved surface area (CSA) of a cone is the area of the cone&#8217;s curved part, and it is calculated using the given formula:<\/p>\n<p>Curved Surface Area = \u03c0rl<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Surface_Area\"><\/span>Total Surface Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The total surface area (TSA) includes both the curved surface area and the area of the base. The formula is:<\/p>\n<p>Total Surface Area = \u03c0r<sup>2<\/sup> + \u03c0rl<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volume\"><\/span>Volume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The volume of a cone is the amount of space it occupies, given by:<\/p>\n<p>volume = 13\u03c0r<sup>2<\/sup>h<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Foundation CBSE 9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/online-courses-cbse-class-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><button>Enroll in Class 9 CBSE Foundation Classes<\/button><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Cones\"><\/span>Types of Cones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main types of Cones. Each of these types of cones has distinct characteristics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_Circular_Cone\"><\/span>Right Circular Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Right Circular Cone features a circular base and an axis that runs perpendicular to this base. The key points about a right circular cone are discussed in the table below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Base and Axis<\/td>\n<td>The axis extends vertically from the apex (vertex) to the centre of the base, making a right angle with the base.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vertex Position<\/td>\n<td>The apex is directly above the centre of the base.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Common Use<\/td>\n<td>This type is frequently used in geometry and real-world examples like ice cream cones and traffic cones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The term &#8220;right&#8221; refers to the right angle formed between the cone&#8217;s axis and its base. The symmetrical and straightforward nature of a right circular cone makes it a fundamental shape in geometry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oblique_Cone\"><\/span>Oblique Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An Oblique Cone also has a circular base, but its characteristics differ from the right circular cone:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Base and Axis<\/td>\n<td>The axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to the base. It means that the apex is not directly above the centre of the base.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Position of the Vertex<\/td>\n<td>The vertex is off-centre relative to the base, giving the cone a slanted look.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Appearance<\/td>\n<td>This type of cone appears slanted or tilted compared to the base.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The oblique cone&#8217;s tilt can make it appear less symmetric, and it&#8217;s often seen in applications where the slanting design is preferred or necessary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frustum_of_a_Cone\"><\/span>Frustum of a Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Frustum of a Cone is created when a right circular cone is sliced horizontally or parallel to its base. This cut removes the top portion of the cone, leaving behind the lower section, which is the frustum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button style=\"width: 50%; height: 30px;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/online-courses-cbse-class-9?utm_source=surge&amp;utm_medium=interlinking\"><strong>Enroll Now to Online CBSE Foundation Courses for Class 9<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_a_Frustum_of_a_Cone\"><\/span>Characteristics of a Frustum of a Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The frustum has two parallel circular bases and a slanted, curved surface connecting these bases.<\/li>\n<li>The slicing plane is parallel to the base of the cone, creating a truncated cone shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Examples_of_Cone\"><\/span>Solved Examples of Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> 1. Find the volume of the cone if the radius r = 4cm and the height h = 7cm. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ans<\/b>. We can find the volume of the given cone using the following formula: volume = 13r2h<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, substituting r = 4cm and h = 7cm, we get,<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3\u03c0(4)<sup>2<\/sup>7<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3\u03c0(16)7<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3(22\/7)(16)7<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3(352)<\/p>\n<p>volume = 117.333 cubic cm<\/p>\n<p><b> 2. Find the volume of the cone if the radius r = 5cm and the height h = 14cm. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ans<\/b>. We can find the volume of the given cone using the following formula: volume = 13r2h<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, substituting r = 5cm and h = 14cm, we get,<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3\u03c0(5)<sup>2<\/sup>14<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3\u03c0(25)14<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3(22\/7)(25)14<\/p>\n<p>volume = 1\/3(1100)<\/p>\n<p>volume = 366.666 cubic cm<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Questions_of_Cone\"><\/span>Practice Questions of Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>1. Find the volume of the cone if the radius r = 5cm and the height h = 17cm.<\/li>\n<li>2. Find the volume of the cone if the radius r = 8cm and the height h = 14cm.<\/li>\n<li>3. Find the total surface area of the cone if the radius r = 3cm and the height h = 30cm.<\/li>\n<li>4. Find the curved surface area of the cone if the radius r = 6cm and the height h = 52cm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Cone\"><\/span>FAQs on Cone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Cone\"><\/span>What is a Cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA cone is a three-dimensional geometric shape that consists of a circular base and a curved surface that narrows smoothly to a single point called the apex. This pointed tip at the top of the cone is where all the lines from the base converge.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Faces_Edges_and_Vertices_Does_a_Cone_Have\"><\/span>How Many Faces, Edges, and Vertices Does a Cone Have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA cone has one face. Also, a cone does not have any edges and has one vertex, which is the apex or the tip of the cone.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Slant_Height_of_a_Cone\"><\/span>What is the Slant Height of a Cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe slant height of a cone is the distance from the apex to a point on the edge of the circular base. It is the length along the slant of the cone.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cone_a_pyramid\"><\/span>Is a cone a pyramid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, a cone is not a pyramid. A cone has a circular base and one curved side that ends in a point, while a pyramid has a polygonal base (like a triangle or square) with flat triangular sides that meet at a single point.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cones_have_faces\"><\/span>Do cones have faces?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, cones have one face, which is the circular base. The curved surface of a cone is not considered a face because it\u2019s not flat like the faces of a polyhedron.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is a Cone?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"A cone is a three-dimensional geometric shape that consists of a circular base and a curved surface that narrows smoothly to a single point called the apex. 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